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that is the essence of the communiquÉ of geneva. we talked about the creation of a transitional government with full executive authority including military security, all of those powers that existed in the presidency currently and then leading into a transitional period and then to an election. from our point of view, we believe that we need the support of key countries in the region. and we want their endorsement. that is why, during the meetings, the leadership had in new york, with different members of the international community, including our friends, we insisted that countries like turkey, saudi arabia, qatar, all of those countries would support our going to geneva. and we wanted the u.n. eventually to provide some guarantee that there would be a implementation of any arrangements, including maybe the need for some peacekeeping forces. from all points of view and we go through this with an understanding of not a when we say assad should not be part of the process, that is not a precondition. any political solution must begin
that is the essence of the communiquÉ of geneva. we talked about the creation of a transitional government with full executive authority including military security, all of those powers that existed in the presidency currently and then leading into a transitional period and then to an election. from our point of view, we believe that we need the support of key countries in the region. and we want their endorsement. that is why, during the meetings, the leadership had in new york, with...
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let's remind you of what happened in geneva when the deal was struck. al jazeera's correspondent has more on that. >> at three in the morning geneva time a result - the six negotiating powers and rain struck what has been called an historic deal in talks described as intensive and complicated. it was met by an almost immediate response by the u.s. president. >> today that diplomacy opened a new path for the world that is secure. a future in which we can verify that iran's nuclear program is peaceful and cannot build a nuclear weapon. today's announcement is a first step. it achieves a great deal. for the first time in a decade we hauled the progress of its nuclear program. >> iran's foreign minister described new horizons. >> i believe it is important, all of us, that they see an opportunity to end an unnecessary crisis and open new hazons, based on respect for the rights of iranian people, and removal of any doubts about the exclusively peace of nature of the iran's nuclear program. >> as part of the deal rain agreed to stop all iranian enrichment abov
let's remind you of what happened in geneva when the deal was struck. al jazeera's correspondent has more on that. >> at three in the morning geneva time a result - the six negotiating powers and rain struck what has been called an historic deal in talks described as intensive and complicated. it was met by an almost immediate response by the u.s. president. >> today that diplomacy opened a new path for the world that is secure. a future in which we can verify that iran's nuclear...
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first, geneva , now we're in december, this is huge that maybe will be geneva. the second issue that the u.s. policy should not focus on the diplomatic efforts to bring both parties on the table. they should focus on change the calculation on the ground. that's what convinced assad to come to the table. he has killed 120,000, and he will do more. he has used chemical weapons against his own people, and he's willing to do more and more. if there is no such actions begins assad he will not be convinced to come to the table and negotiate. and the third point that geneva communicate one, he said clearly that about transitional body there was no opposition for this transition. this is why the opposition they need to have a guarantee. that's with all sacrifice the syrian people, they should at least have no assad in power. >> not to be cynical, but is it really about politics and power? >> it is about politics and power. look, the gulf countries who have been funding rebel groups especially those who are extremist groups in syria and undermining the syrian people desi
first, geneva , now we're in december, this is huge that maybe will be geneva. the second issue that the u.s. policy should not focus on the diplomatic efforts to bring both parties on the table. they should focus on change the calculation on the ground. that's what convinced assad to come to the table. he has killed 120,000, and he will do more. he has used chemical weapons against his own people, and he's willing to do more and more. if there is no such actions begins assad he will not be...
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have to do with the russians on these four geneva. >> it could be a long time coming. russia has expressed opposition to a resolution that is enforceable. >> the syria envoy said the country would set no preconditions. he said they were setting an example for the region and said the only reason they possessed chemical weapons was to act as a deterrent to israel's alleged nuclear stockpile. >> does it set a timeline on when the weapons will be destroyed? >> parties do have to declare their stockpile and allow a mechanism for destroying those weapons. but it can be very lengthy. the u.s. and russia both joined the convention in 97 and neither had yet to destroy their entire stockpile. >> and the results of the u.n. investigation? >> the official line is no timeline, but as the foreign minister said, it could come as early as next week. we heard that from some diplomats. australia's ambassador is the acting president of the security council and said the report would come sooner rather than later but would not give up much else. >> reporting live from new york. the opposit
have to do with the russians on these four geneva. >> it could be a long time coming. russia has expressed opposition to a resolution that is enforceable. >> the syria envoy said the country would set no preconditions. he said they were setting an example for the region and said the only reason they possessed chemical weapons was to act as a deterrent to israel's alleged nuclear stockpile. >> does it set a timeline on when the weapons will be destroyed? >> parties do...
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let's hope that diplomacy suctio succeed in geneva. i thank you all for your time. >> time to see what is trending on al jazeera america's website. >> let's check in with our social media producer. >> antonio, recently adobe have announced they have been hit by sigcyber attackers al jazeera america obtained a ope copy of . it's our digital story of the day by al jazeera america interactive developer. mistake number one. many users made their password identical to their password hint. and secondly password hints like bank account password pass like social security number. also a no-no is making your password hint like a mother or college or pet. and just for fun we found that the top three most popular password hints are doing name and usual. you can read more on the website at al jazeera america.com. >> i have so many passwords i can keep track anymore. >>> straight ahead a famous oscar-nominated director and a famous race car driver in the world getting to to make a film about racing. why has it taken 40 years to be seen in the on ins
let's hope that diplomacy suctio succeed in geneva. i thank you all for your time. >> time to see what is trending on al jazeera america's website. >> let's check in with our social media producer. >> antonio, recently adobe have announced they have been hit by sigcyber attackers al jazeera america obtained a ope copy of . it's our digital story of the day by al jazeera america interactive developer. mistake number one. many users made their password identical to their...
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we also have live reports coming from geneva as well. in the meantime we'll talk about what has been happening in syr syria. as fighting intensifies in aleppo, the council against bashar al-assad's regime is decide building to attend a peace conference also happening in geneva. >> the syrian opposition coalition has always been the trickiest issue for the coalition and remains over the next couple of days. on one level thi, they can't not show up. on the other hand f they show up, across the table is the assad regime, they risk losing what little credibility they have with syrians inside the country that have sacrificed so much to get to this point. >> all right. much more on the other side of the break. here it here on al jazeera america. theses are strait forward conversations, no agenda, just hard hitting debate on the issues that matter to you ray suarez hosts inside story weekdays at 5 eastern only on al jazeera america [[voiceover]] no doubt about it, innovation changes our lives. opening doors ... opening possibilities. taking the
we also have live reports coming from geneva as well. in the meantime we'll talk about what has been happening in syr syria. as fighting intensifies in aleppo, the council against bashar al-assad's regime is decide building to attend a peace conference also happening in geneva. >> the syrian opposition coalition has always been the trickiest issue for the coalition and remains over the next couple of days. on one level thi, they can't not show up. on the other hand f they show up, across...
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sergei ivanov also stressed it's vital that the peace talks in geneva take place saying russia will do all it can to make them happen because the syrian government has expressed a willingness to negotiate with the opposition. it's bought under the russian american initiative on may seventh we have secured the master's commitment to send the legation to geneva conference. american partners have so far failed to do the same in the talks with opposition and besides it's very difficult to define the opposition there's so many splinter groups and one of the predominant of them of course is our pride. and the claims that cruise missiles strikes will help advance the peace process and not only ridiculous the irresponsible meanwhile syria has made a step towards implementing the chemical design and plan broken by russia and the us by starting to detail its toxic arsenal they hate the base chemical weapons watchdog has received partial data on the stockpiles with more details expected within the next few days on his polls god has one. well under the deal of brokered between washington and mosco
sergei ivanov also stressed it's vital that the peace talks in geneva take place saying russia will do all it can to make them happen because the syrian government has expressed a willingness to negotiate with the opposition. it's bought under the russian american initiative on may seventh we have secured the master's commitment to send the legation to geneva conference. american partners have so far failed to do the same in the talks with opposition and besides it's very difficult to define...
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we know this we will start to continue the efforts out of geneva. >>> that was mike viqueira reporting from washington. let's talk more about israel reaction to this. they are deannouncementsing the deal. he is saying iran will continue posing a threat to his country. >> there was no celebration addressing capnet and condemning the deal in the strongest of terms. >> what was reached last night in geneva is not a historic agreement. it's a historic mistake. today, the world became a much more dangerous place because the most dangerous regime in the world made a significant step in obtaining the most dangerous weapons in the world. >> the exact opposite had been argued in geneva when the deal was reached in the early hours of the morning. negotiators insisting it offered the promise of peace, not threat. >> it will ma i can our partners in the region safer. it will make our ally, israel, safer. >> it is important that all of us see the opportunity to end an unnecessary crisis and open new horizons. based on respect for the rights of iranian people, and removal of any doubts about the exc
we know this we will start to continue the efforts out of geneva. >>> that was mike viqueira reporting from washington. let's talk more about israel reaction to this. they are deannouncementsing the deal. he is saying iran will continue posing a threat to his country. >> there was no celebration addressing capnet and condemning the deal in the strongest of terms. >> what was reached last night in geneva is not a historic agreement. it's a historic mistake. today, the world...
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well under the deal a brokered between washington and moscow in geneva last weekend to syria has until saturday to disclose its arsenal of chemical weapons and the process has begun the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons or o.p.c. w for short a spokesman for that organization says we have received part of the verification and we expect more that's what the spokesperson was quoted as saying it's believed that the initial declaration outlining syria's chemical weapons program has been handed over however when contacted by our take p.c. w. did confirm that a meeting on syria that was settled for sunday has been postponed no reason was given and no future date has been set now it's believed that syria has one thousand tons worth of chemical weapons dotted around the country making it logistically difficult for this process to be carried out president bashar al assad was quoted in that made week saying that the process could take over a year just about over a year of course under that deal struck in geneva syria has until the middle of two thousand and fourteen to complete
well under the deal a brokered between washington and moscow in geneva last weekend to syria has until saturday to disclose its arsenal of chemical weapons and the process has begun the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons or o.p.c. w for short a spokesman for that organization says we have received part of the verification and we expect more that's what the spokesperson was quoted as saying it's believed that the initial declaration outlining syria's chemical weapons program...
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phil is in geneva. okay. phil if they are talk saebting dates for a syrian peace conference, how much can anybody read into that? >> reporter: well, richelle there are a couple of things that have happened here in geneva, that if you peace them together give us some idea of what is happening behind closed door at the hotel behind me. first of which is is that announcement we heard in which secretary of state kerry and the foreign minister, sergey lavrov said they planned to meet in about two week's time. in addition to that, within the last hour, i had a chance to talk to an official from the russian foreign ministry, and she told me what has happened inside that building is that now they have separated these delegations into two different areas, one the diplomatic department, and one the chemical weapons experts department where they are trying to figure out logistically, militarily, and scientifically, how they could do this if they were trying to secure those chemical weapons stockpiles. so if you put thos
phil is in geneva. okay. phil if they are talk saebting dates for a syrian peace conference, how much can anybody read into that? >> reporter: well, richelle there are a couple of things that have happened here in geneva, that if you peace them together give us some idea of what is happening behind closed door at the hotel behind me. first of which is is that announcement we heard in which secretary of state kerry and the foreign minister, sergey lavrov said they planned to meet in about...
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that's why geneva was such a big victory for them. once the sanctions come down, hard to torque them back up, which is why the bill under consideration in congress is so significant. and why obama is so sensitive to it, but i think what this proves, again, is the underlying correctness of the strategy of iran's negotiators. they see a weak president desperate for a deal, and they played on that very successfully these last several months. >> we heard jay carney say that obama is, quote, the most aggressive president in dealing with the sanctions and iran. >> that's not the most untruthful thing he's said from the podium, that's for sure. the president clearly believed he can outnegotiate the iranians. good luck with that, mr. president. i think we're on a downhill slope. i think the congressional effort is doomed. let me say from my experience in the branch, a presidential veto is rare. they only issue vetoes when they mean it. the phil gramm saying, never take a hostage you're not prepared to shoot. i think democratic leaders in the
that's why geneva was such a big victory for them. once the sanctions come down, hard to torque them back up, which is why the bill under consideration in congress is so significant. and why obama is so sensitive to it, but i think what this proves, again, is the underlying correctness of the strategy of iran's negotiators. they see a weak president desperate for a deal, and they played on that very successfully these last several months. >> we heard jay carney say that obama is, quote,...
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he had won the negotiation on in geneva. we had one picnic on grounds of discussion last week in geneva in the end of the month it did the iaea which was being very productive back was pretty productive and we had a good session. it rained on experience in it on five plus one discussions again india so this is the fourth round of discussions after the election of president honey bee tree down and p five plus pump children and we all are optimistic that he can move forward. but beyond the original tonight because the trust of the iranian people it needs to be king you said recently the deal could be reached quickly what you mean by quickly. i believe if there is political on all set to move forward then we can have a differing one common agreement the same look a winning team and we already ate the last time into the rough shooting crew and a bit of a common objects the whole reading the fine fare from our perspective what the common objective is an iranian nuclear program including enrichment which remains the exclusively pe
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when they gather in geneva. have to keep in mind that. there's a possibility to rebuild that state but the future of independent mini states is is suspect and the problems of federation which are possible between autonomous units i suppose will be very difficult to develop ok hilary but i think it cried he added i hope there is a stronger sense of identity in syria but hilary if i can extend my analysis of partition one partition state whatever you want to call it will not be secular if you know what i mean it will be jihad this land or something like that which is really no one in the region needs that we have next jordan we have also lebanon i mean this is what i worry about because assad can pull up the bridges and say i'm going to sit pretty until you guys figure out your problem your arming them you're giving them money you're giving them support you're giving them legitimacy and this is the real problem i worry about if there isn't a resolution relatively soon. unfortunately no one will be sitting pretty.
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jennifer griffin has more from washington. >> greg, it seems that talks in geneva have hit a snag, at least according to the french foreign minister who has been forthright and -- when secretary of state john kerry abruptly changed his schedule to fly to geneva and the talks entered an unexpected third day, the tone coming from leaders involved in the meetings began to change. >> we haven't done the deal yet. we haven't made this deal yet. so i think everybody will have to comment on it if and when we come to any conclusions and make that judgment about it then. >> the iranians want sanctions lifted immediately on their oil and banking sectors and may not be satisfied with the west's proposal for a one-time infusion of $50 billion in cash that was frozen in european banks when the sanctions went into effect. and then there is the issue of iran's plutonium producing reactor. it's not clear that the iranians will agree to western demands to downgrade its stockpiles of enriched uranium. the iranians already have 100 pounds of enriched plutonium. time is of the essence, and yet the talks
jennifer griffin has more from washington. >> greg, it seems that talks in geneva have hit a snag, at least according to the french foreign minister who has been forthright and -- when secretary of state john kerry abruptly changed his schedule to fly to geneva and the talks entered an unexpected third day, the tone coming from leaders involved in the meetings began to change. >> we haven't done the deal yet. we haven't made this deal yet. so i think everybody will have to comment...
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europe is a hiking group on the ground that linger on that would render the geneva conference. it takes a sweetie. use the spoon and new new new units. it's a bit of a complex situation and wanted to understand the need to consider. he can't be because it will be due to ski that comes from representation the government is one of the only two factions who complained to the present actually the part that is giving people the means of syrians to stop with the government and the cool about doing their business on the bases. they don't show any signs of backing the only other parts of the opposition. you can claim to have such a good too sleepy and representational theory of presenting another syrians are fighting groups on the ground. the kitchen was in extreme is the kitchen to compete. those people who truly important to the saudis he and melodies that the circle is becoming ever so tight that i agree with you and have been greeted with a twist. we were even larger. so it seems that the saudis are getting the heels. and the support can be used by groups the sky got the unificatio
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the geneva agreement says. until the end of the first quarter of the next year. which will cause injury and his soul is saying the numbers of lost in the one hundred ten thousand of people who died in a syrian conflict i decided to find out whether the numbers came from because the syrian government never even i found a website where the opposition post the names of their victims as you know i was captured so i found the names of people who are presenting the other side is the fact that the un keeps giving numbers of losses on one side only do you think it's an index of biased position by the un in terms of. do you think the un is sort of supporting just taken sides. so the question as to where these sources are of where the numbers come from. and what where are the information data comes from this question should be asked to . those who. publishes of the some information that's our assessments. here we deal with this situation one i just got this you. know really conclusive information. as speaking about the materials that the u.n. works with the materials. comm
the geneva agreement says. until the end of the first quarter of the next year. which will cause injury and his soul is saying the numbers of lost in the one hundred ten thousand of people who died in a syrian conflict i decided to find out whether the numbers came from because the syrian government never even i found a website where the opposition post the names of their victims as you know i was captured so i found the names of people who are presenting the other side is the fact that the un...
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the fact they are happeningin geneva is key. an area where they first met to talk about bringing the syrian parties together over a year ago. this is where they hoped to have a peace conference after the war really stacked up. the idea of meeting in geneva is common ground and it can't be underestimated. if they work out not just common ground on how to inspect weapons , but also to talk about a way forward bringing parties together, it can show a complete seachange. the only two countries that can do it are the americans and the russians. >> a big day on thursday. the european union has called the chemical weapons attack a crime against humanity and says it was probably carried out by the government. the foreign-policy chief called for a strong response urging member states to back a deal that could lead to the containment, inspection, and ultimate destruction of the chemical weapons stock while. the foreign minister said any punitive attacks should not be carried out until after the delivery of the inspectors report. >> they w
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the two sides are going to meet in geneva tomorrow. here you vladimir putin trying to make the case to the american people before that meeting happens. why? >> well, he didn't make the case in there for what russia is prepared to do to make chemical weapons go away. he made a case why we should be attacked. we didn't see him in this position if russia had been more forceful throughout this process and had made it clear to syria that all russian support if they used chemical weapons. >> it's an interesting ploy. we will see whether or not it is successful, what happens in geneva as well. paula des*u tter, thank you for joining us tonight. >>> hundreds of refugees are packed in to make-shift camps near the syrian/lebanese border. and we bring one story of desperate refugees in lebanon. >> reporter: a few miles from syria, lebanon is in a beautiful part of the baka tr* valley. but many of the people who crossed the border to get here are living in desperation. >> translator: the sadness is so deep i just pray to god were set up. >> report
the two sides are going to meet in geneva tomorrow. here you vladimir putin trying to make the case to the american people before that meeting happens. why? >> well, he didn't make the case in there for what russia is prepared to do to make chemical weapons go away. he made a case why we should be attacked. we didn't see him in this position if russia had been more forceful throughout this process and had made it clear to syria that all russian support if they used chemical weapons....
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2012, here in geneva. geneva i. there is a detained process described in that -- in that declaration. and it all goes around the creation of a -- what they call -- they didn't call it the government, they call it the governing body, with full executive powers. that means that formed by mutual concept. going to have delegation from the government, delegation from the opposition. they are going to agree on a governing body, that is going to exercise power in syria, until elections are held, and a new dispensation is implemented in syria. this is the idea. now, some people say that you will go to an election, and then bashir will stand, or he will not stand. will he be allowed to stand or not, will he not be allowed to stand, or what i think has been decided now. and i think accepted by everybody who is interested in geneva ii. is that the people are going to come to geneva ii, without preconditions. and that -- then the decisions will start between the two parties. mediated by the united nations. and hopeful
2012, here in geneva. geneva i. there is a detained process described in that -- in that declaration. and it all goes around the creation of a -- what they call -- they didn't call it the government, they call it the governing body, with full executive powers. that means that formed by mutual concept. going to have delegation from the government, delegation from the opposition. they are going to agree on a governing body, that is going to exercise power in syria, until elections are held, and a...
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what we are talking about in geneva is a first step. at the end of the day, getting something in place here which they don't enrich uranium above 5% is the best possible deal can be -- that can be achieved. it certainly is much bernt e-better than anything that the bush administration were even close to achieving. this is a major milestone if there is a deal tomorrow. >> does very a point nathan? the hard liners don't want any limitations on enrichment. >> they've asserted a right to enrichment, something they have asserted, not something that's recognized by the world. as i said there's major european countries that aren't enriching uranium themselves. i think everyone would be happy for that but a wise person would be quite skeptical that that is what is about to happen. >> it needs some serious verification. now trita says this is a good deal for them that they've seen what happened in syria. their ally assad has stayed in power and continued to be able to kill his people even though he doesn't have access to the chemical weapons, he
what we are talking about in geneva is a first step. at the end of the day, getting something in place here which they don't enrich uranium above 5% is the best possible deal can be -- that can be achieved. it certainly is much bernt e-better than anything that the bush administration were even close to achieving. this is a major milestone if there is a deal tomorrow. >> does very a point nathan? the hard liners don't want any limitations on enrichment. >> they've asserted a right...
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this is all building on the conference of geneva one and the communique of geneva one which said there had to be a transitional government that will take over full executive powers. >> of course, therein lies the problem, the syrian government without bashar al-assad. that's now how the syrians will see it? >> no, absolutely. i think they know when you get into the detail of these key issues before you get around the table you never have talks. they're never going to turn up. i think that's why they have this idea of bringing both sides together bought any pre-conditions. the opposition still have pre-conditions. when that didn't work they tried to set a date to force both sides around the table. i think eventually you're going see some sort of opposition delegation turning up. but does that opposition fully represent the people of syria? probably not. does it present those fighting on the ground, probably not. >> let's go to zan live to beir. they made it clear what they expect will happen before the geneva talks. are the demands set to scuffle the talks before they have even gun. >>
this is all building on the conference of geneva one and the communique of geneva one which said there had to be a transitional government that will take over full executive powers. >> of course, therein lies the problem, the syrian government without bashar al-assad. that's now how the syrians will see it? >> no, absolutely. i think they know when you get into the detail of these key issues before you get around the table you never have talks. they're never going to turn up. i...
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coming week in order to devise a deal hammered out between moscow and washington about a week ago in geneva according to that deal damascus has until the middle of two thousand and fourteen in order to completed disarmament program now there is of course some difficulties involved there with that and that is the fact that the chemical stockpiles the syrian chemical stockpiles are actually distributed between various points in the country and not all of those parts are controlled entirely by the official damascus and of course there is also some disagreements when it comes to the wording of the potential u.n. resolution where is london washington and paris that want to see the threat of military intervention be included in the provisions of the potential u.n. resolution that moscow says such a provision would be counterproductive we had a russian presidential administrations have given north when speaking in stockholm earlier on saturday said that russia is not going to veto any u.n. resolution on syria out of principle but he said that there is absolutely no excluding the possibility of rus
coming week in order to devise a deal hammered out between moscow and washington about a week ago in geneva according to that deal damascus has until the middle of two thousand and fourteen in order to completed disarmament program now there is of course some difficulties involved there with that and that is the fact that the chemical stockpiles the syrian chemical stockpiles are actually distributed between various points in the country and not all of those parts are controlled entirely by the...
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now, secretary kerry has taken an enormous team with him to geneva. part of that will be technical people to look at the question or compare with the russians our understanding of where the chemical weapons are, how many caches they have of these chemical weapons. there are a host of technical issues to be resolved. secondly, as your set up piece suggests, there's a huge issue within the u.n. about whether this would be a so-called chapter seven resolution, that is the failure to comply would authorize member states to use all necessary force that is procedure to allow the u.s. if it wants to proceed with bombing, so that's going to be a major issue. over all of this is secretary kerry's interest working with the russians on so-called geneva two and trying to get back to the issue of finding some diplomatic time table plan in moving forward. i think everyone realizes that assad isn't going away soon and this conflict is going to continue and continue to spill over to its neighbors. >> how long would you expect this diplomatic process to take? give us
now, secretary kerry has taken an enormous team with him to geneva. part of that will be technical people to look at the question or compare with the russians our understanding of where the chemical weapons are, how many caches they have of these chemical weapons. there are a host of technical issues to be resolved. secondly, as your set up piece suggests, there's a huge issue within the u.n. about whether this would be a so-called chapter seven resolution, that is the failure to comply would...
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that is the essence of the communiquÉ of geneva. we talked about the creation of a transitional government with full executive authority including military security, all of those hours that existed in the presidency currently and transitionalinto a bbd and then to an election. view, wepoint of believe that we need the support of key countries in the region. and we want their endorsement. that is why, during the meetings, the leadership had in with different members of the international community, including our friends, we insisted that countries like turkey, saudi arabia, qatar, all of those countries would support our going to geneva. -- we wanted the u.n. eventually to provide some aarantee that there would be limitation of any arrangements, including maybe the need for some peacekeeping forces. wem all points of view and go through this with an understanding of not a precondition. when we say that aside should not be part of the process, that should nothat assad be part of the process, that is not a precondition. any political so
that is the essence of the communiquÉ of geneva. we talked about the creation of a transitional government with full executive authority including military security, all of those hours that existed in the presidency currently and transitionalinto a bbd and then to an election. view, wepoint of believe that we need the support of key countries in the region. and we want their endorsement. that is why, during the meetings, the leadership had in with different members of the international...
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in geneva, it did not speak about president assad in one realm. i indicated the road that would lead to the new syria. i have been saying all along, and this has been popular with a lot of people, the time for cosmetic changes in syria has passed. they are demanding real change, transformation of societies. >> i have a follow up if you don't mind on syria. if you look at these -- [inaudible] >> you know, when i briefed the security council in november, people were extremely critical of me because i refused to say that the opposition was winning at that regime was living its last today. i think most people last year were convinced that they have lost and the opposition was winning. i think that was not correct. you have a lot of people saying that the government is winning, the regime is winning. it is doing much better than it did in november. that is true. but situations like this, making progress and winning are two different things. look at how long it would take you to regain that. there were about 500 people. it would take weeks. two or three
in geneva, it did not speak about president assad in one realm. i indicated the road that would lead to the new syria. i have been saying all along, and this has been popular with a lot of people, the time for cosmetic changes in syria has passed. they are demanding real change, transformation of societies. >> i have a follow up if you don't mind on syria. if you look at these -- [inaudible] >> you know, when i briefed the security council in november, people were extremely critical...
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>> well, john, i think secretary kerry has a very difficult job in geneva. the u.s. i think is right to seek a diplomatic solution, but the solution is going to be viewed differently in moscow than washington. the u.s. needs to see that president al-assad is going to hand over his weapons stocks in a very short time frame. two organizations associated with the hague-based organization. and president obama has been saying that the u.s. will retain the right to use force should syria not comply with this plan. presidenpresident putin said one other hand he had not allow force and chapter 7. the united states have a right to use that force. i think these are going to be very key areas of negotiation. >> so are these items non-negotiable on both sides? >> well, it remains seen. president putin said he would not support any use of force by the united states or france under an u.n. resolution. president obama said and he's colleagues have said the reverse. this is what diplomacy is about. if they can be taken out of syria and taken away from control, and find a way for fra
>> well, john, i think secretary kerry has a very difficult job in geneva. the u.s. i think is right to seek a diplomatic solution, but the solution is going to be viewed differently in moscow than washington. the u.s. needs to see that president al-assad is going to hand over his weapons stocks in a very short time frame. two organizations associated with the hague-based organization. and president obama has been saying that the u.s. will retain the right to use force should syria not...
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meaning, who are the parties participating in geneva? what is the relation of these forces to the syrian people? are they forces representing the countries that made it? if these forces representing the conference and the dialogue wanted to suggest something later, on which basis do we answer it as a country? who does it represent? >> it's like one side, particularly at the role of key player, such as russia and iran, haven't been included in the preliminary talks with the syrian group in the peace conference. >> a reminder that aljazeera.com is providing special coverage of the plight of the syrian refugees, with video reports on the situation that millions of syrians face as they are forced from their homes in the middle of the civil war fest >> dealing with a major security problem. agency said that mall ware has affected it's headquarters in vienna, and none of its data has been affected in. >> the owners of that colorado cantaloupe farm tracking the deadly outbreak of wisteria, they're expected to plead guilty that they allowed the
meaning, who are the parties participating in geneva? what is the relation of these forces to the syrian people? are they forces representing the countries that made it? if these forces representing the conference and the dialogue wanted to suggest something later, on which basis do we answer it as a country? who does it represent? >> it's like one side, particularly at the role of key player, such as russia and iran, haven't been included in the preliminary talks with the syrian group in...
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can you explain what is the holdup on geneva. is it russia and the u.s. disagreeing on the invite list, or is it the u.s. trying to help shift the balance on the ground to favor the opposition? do you envision any solution to syria with president assad staying in power? >> that's uneasy question? -- an easy question? [laughter] what is holding up the conference is frankly the opposition is divided. that is not secret. they are trying to get their act to aher, work their way truly representative delegation to represent the opposition in the conference. that is one of the problems. , i think it isbt fair to say, the russians and americans have gone a long way to where they are now. it is really great that they are saying things like i said a , there is no military , there can be and must be a political solution. i think they are still working there differences -- their differences amongst themselves and they are talking to us. i think we are moving forward a little bit. the opposition is working its think when weut i get there, it is not time wasted. there
can you explain what is the holdup on geneva. is it russia and the u.s. disagreeing on the invite list, or is it the u.s. trying to help shift the balance on the ground to favor the opposition? do you envision any solution to syria with president assad staying in power? >> that's uneasy question? -- an easy question? [laughter] what is holding up the conference is frankly the opposition is divided. that is not secret. they are trying to get their act to aher, work their way truly...
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geneva, to our correspondent with john. there has been so much secrecy surrounding the meetings today. what have you found out so far? >> the readout from the said that the meeting was a good opening session. that is a very good sign. the meeting lasted for 45 , and lady ashton met with the foreign minister this morning and is meeting with him again this afternoon. bethe afternoon, there will technical sessions and also bilateral meetings between the various participants. so there is a lot of action. momentum in these talks to get to an interim deal, where the iranians would freeze some of their programs. to freeze their enrichment program and in exchange the west would give some sanctions relief for a six-month period which would be verified by external partners such as the international atomic energy agency. that is the format, but we have to see what goes on with these negotiations. they are dynamic but there are expectations that any initial package will emerge by tomorrow evening. >> there are two key issues at stake -
geneva, to our correspondent with john. there has been so much secrecy surrounding the meetings today. what have you found out so far? >> the readout from the said that the meeting was a good opening session. that is a very good sign. the meeting lasted for 45 , and lady ashton met with the foreign minister this morning and is meeting with him again this afternoon. bethe afternoon, there will technical sessions and also bilateral meetings between the various participants. so there is a...
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they question the hope of a breakthrough at a plant peace conference in geneva. speaking to the bbc in new york addressing the un's general assembly, he said the conference turkey, qatar,le and others continue to supply weapons. with more, jeremy bowen. is biggerd crisis than the war in syria. it may be too late to stop the killing and definitely too soon for any side in the war to admit defeat, but countries, including britain, are trying to arrange a peace conference in geneva. foreign minister here in new york for the u n general assembly says syria would go to geneva, but the conference would never work while saudi arabia, qatar, and turkey continued to aid the armed rebels. geneva,he success of committing itself to refraining from supplying army and financing, smuggling all of these terrorists. >> in the netherlands, u.n. inspectors are leaving for serious to find and neutralize serious chemical weapons. 's chemical weapons. some of the sites are in territory controlled by the rebels. we will do our best in our circumstances to cooperate. outside world neces
they question the hope of a breakthrough at a plant peace conference in geneva. speaking to the bbc in new york addressing the un's general assembly, he said the conference turkey, qatar,le and others continue to supply weapons. with more, jeremy bowen. is biggerd crisis than the war in syria. it may be too late to stop the killing and definitely too soon for any side in the war to admit defeat, but countries, including britain, are trying to arrange a peace conference in geneva. foreign...
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so now it's up to these men in geneva on thursday, the u.s. secretary of state and russian foreign minter will discuss the practicalities of putting those weapons under international control. the idea was russian. holding on to the diplomatic initiative press vladimir putin has spoken directly to the american people. writing in the new york times president putin warned that a u.s. strike would increase violence and unleash a new wave of terrorism. it could threaten tire system of international law and order out of balance. millions around the world would increasingly see american not at a model democracy but as relying solely on brought force. >> reporter: in u.n. the next second general says his organization is guilty of a collective failure for its inability to find common ground on the syria crisis. >> i hope that the current discussions related to safeguarding syria's cheap cal weapons stocks will lead to the security council playing an effective role in promoting an end to the syrian tragedy. >> reporter: in damascus the fading threat aft
so now it's up to these men in geneva on thursday, the u.s. secretary of state and russian foreign minter will discuss the practicalities of putting those weapons under international control. the idea was russian. holding on to the diplomatic initiative press vladimir putin has spoken directly to the american people. writing in the new york times president putin warned that a u.s. strike would increase violence and unleash a new wave of terrorism. it could threaten tire system of international...
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ensuring that the geneva peace talks will happen next month. but still no confirmation from the syrian opposition. a report by amnesty international says cia drone attacks in pakistan are responsible for unlawful killings, some of which could amount to war crimes. this is going to be as bad as it gets. why are fighters bracing themselves in australia for yet another horror day as they brace themselves on the outskirts of sydney. first, our top story and the pressure on for the syrian opposition to attend planned peace negotiations next month. the opposition is refusing to talk unless president assad steps down. talks with members of the opposition with the aim of getting them to change their mind. let's listen to what u.s. secretary of state john kerry had to say. >> what we did today was increase our commitment to the convening of the geneva conference for the specific purpose of implementing the geneva one communiquÉ. we have agreed to increase assistance to the opposition including to the syrian opposition coalition. the legitimate represen
ensuring that the geneva peace talks will happen next month. but still no confirmation from the syrian opposition. a report by amnesty international says cia drone attacks in pakistan are responsible for unlawful killings, some of which could amount to war crimes. this is going to be as bad as it gets. why are fighters bracing themselves in australia for yet another horror day as they brace themselves on the outskirts of sydney. first, our top story and the pressure on for the syrian opposition...
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and we will not stop fighting for geneva two and we will continue fighting even if there is a geneva meeting. >> reporter: if the political opposition, the syria national coalition which whom you report to, if they do agree to attend geneva two pending their conditions are met, what will you do? will you support that? >> we will support them under our condition, if there is nothing clear as we see now, we will not support any kind of meeting especially as you know the russians are trying now to bring them and many others as oppositions to sit with opposition, the syrian opposition who are fighting on the ground, who are giving martars and blood and together i will not support anyone who will go to geneva to sit together on the part of the opposition. >> reporter: let me ask you this because you say you support a solution to the crisis in syria, a war in its third year, so what exactly is your solution if you don't back peace talks, how do you propose putting an end to the war? >> the end of the war must be very clear that bashir, he will not have any role in the future of syria and t
and we will not stop fighting for geneva two and we will continue fighting even if there is a geneva meeting. >> reporter: if the political opposition, the syria national coalition which whom you report to, if they do agree to attend geneva two pending their conditions are met, what will you do? will you support that? >> we will support them under our condition, if there is nothing clear as we see now, we will not support any kind of meeting especially as you know the russians are...
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us from geneva switzerland where they are pulling an all nighter. thank you. >>> the case of three women in london allegedly held captive for more than 30 years reunited a global conversation. i'm going to talk to a woman leading a grass roots movement to stop human trafficking attempts in the air. hey, i notice your car yeah. it's in the shop. it's going to cost me an arm and a leg. you shoulda taken it to midas. they tell you what stuff needs fixing, and what stuff can wait. high-five! arg! brakes, tires, oil, everything. (whistling) you feel...congested. beat down. crushed. but sudafed gives you maximum strength sinus pressure and pain relief. so you feel free. powerful sinus relief. sudafed. open up. [ female announcer ] to bake. or not to bake. that is a silly question. bake the world a better place with nestle toll house. [ engine revs ] ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] the mercedes-benz winter event is back, with the perfect vehicle that's just right for you, no matter which list you're on. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] get the all-n
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it's called the geneva bible. it was printed before the king james bible, and the government had nothing to do with it. it was truly a bible by the people, for the people. the patriotís edition of the geneva bible contains not only the biblical text and notes, but also our declaration of independence, our constitution and george washington's rules on civility and decent behavior. with every order of the patriot's edition of the geneva bible i'm going to give a free copy of my dvd monumental: in search of america's national treasure. visit genevabible.com or call 888-98-geneva. thank you fox and friends first starts right now. ♪ >> patriotic music this morning. welcome to "fox & friends first". >> a little yankee doodle dandy. half past the hour on this veteran's day. we begin with a fox news alert for you as the philippines real from typhoon haiyan's devastating damage. >> the storm plowed into vietnam packing powerful winds and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. david typer -- piper is live in thailand
it's called the geneva bible. it was printed before the king james bible, and the government had nothing to do with it. it was truly a bible by the people, for the people. the patriotís edition of the geneva bible contains not only the biblical text and notes, but also our declaration of independence, our constitution and george washington's rules on civility and decent behavior. with every order of the patriot's edition of the geneva bible i'm going to give a free copy of my dvd monumental:...
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i am asking about your concept of this geneva conference. if assad is not there, who should be on that side of the table? if assad is there, if no one from the coalition will go. >> ok. the first question about the structure that exists today. i think, no, we believe that these institutions of repression, particularly the intelligence agencies, must be reformed drastically. this could take time. i think we had in the day after project the whole section on security reform, in which we envisioned like all normal countries having two maybe intelligence agencies instead of the 16 that exist under assad today. also re-envision the role for the police, which is very important and should be charged to carry out domestic order. and the same for the armed forces need to be reformed in a way that unfortunately -- over the years, and i think part of the reason why we have the situation we have today is that since this goes back to the french mandate, when this french first came to the country and created the first troops to carry out order in the count
i am asking about your concept of this geneva conference. if assad is not there, who should be on that side of the table? if assad is there, if no one from the coalition will go. >> ok. the first question about the structure that exists today. i think, no, we believe that these institutions of repression, particularly the intelligence agencies, must be reformed drastically. this could take time. i think we had in the day after project the whole section on security reform, in which we...
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phil ittner live in geneva. thank you. >> i was to bring in kelsey davenport, a nonproliferation analyst with a think tank arms control association. i liked your perspective on this. what do you think is the big sticking point? >> it's too soon to tell whether we'll reach an agreement in the next two days. the right to enrich uranium is likely something that is holding up progress on the deal. iran wants an agreement to say it has the right to enrich uranium and the united states, and its negotiating partners do not believe that the nuclear nonproliferation treaty gives states a right to enrich uranium. that is likely something that it holding up the deal. >> i thought there would be a compromise, they'd agree to disagree and iran can enrich in small doses. >> that could be what we see. foreign minister mohammad javad zarif indicated that some language to that effect may be worked out. the supreme leader said iran's right to enrich uranium needs to be protected. it remains to be seen how they work out the langua
phil ittner live in geneva. thank you. >> i was to bring in kelsey davenport, a nonproliferation analyst with a think tank arms control association. i liked your perspective on this. what do you think is the big sticking point? >> it's too soon to tell whether we'll reach an agreement in the next two days. the right to enrich uranium is likely something that is holding up progress on the deal. iran wants an agreement to say it has the right to enrich uranium and the united states,...
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>> international humanitarian law, also sometimes known as the geneva conventions, are basically the rules of war. >> and what's happening today? >> today is something that we call "raid" cross. it's a series of simulations that teaches young people about the rules of war. so, the idea is that there are two opposing armies -- one, the haddarian army, and the other one is the deldarian army, and they've been in conflict for a long time. the point of having two separate armies is the way that we can show simulations with prisoners of war and humanitarian workers and indiscriminate weapons. >> can i join in? >> absolutely! >> so i joined the group haddarians, and we got ready for the things to begin, which they did, with a bang. >> everyone up! let's go! let's go! stand up! get up! >> so, the first simulation that we do is called "prisoners of war," and what we do is we sort of surprise the students. they're not anticipating it. we take away their rights to food and water and the ability to contact their family members, we make them do push-ups and sit-ups, and we run them around, and t
>> international humanitarian law, also sometimes known as the geneva conventions, are basically the rules of war. >> and what's happening today? >> today is something that we call "raid" cross. it's a series of simulations that teaches young people about the rules of war. so, the idea is that there are two opposing armies -- one, the haddarian army, and the other one is the deldarian army, and they've been in conflict for a long time. the point of having two...